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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,843.92, 342,027.72 and 134,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,843.92, 342,027.72 and 134,668.56 is: 185,844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,843.92 : 342,027.72 = 134,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,843.92/342,027.72 = 134,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,843.92x = 342,027.72 × 134,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,843.92x = 46,060,380,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060,380,532.48/247,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,844.30

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